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Ohio Farm Bureau weighs in on electric rates affecting members
Written on 29 Feb, 2012 at 7:53 in Ohio Swine News | Comments
Jack Fisher’s comments submitted to the PUCO on behalf of OFBF In response to more than 1,000 complaints filed about increased rates, including comment from Ohio Farm Bureau, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has disapproved of American Electric... (Continue reading)
Proposed bill would increase corn checkoff rate
Written on 29 Feb, 2012 at 7:36 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Members of the Nebraska Corn Board said a bill before the Legislature would help Nebraska corn farmers carry their fair share of the load on the national scene. Introduced by Sen. Tom Carlson of Holdrege, LB1057 would raise the corn... (Continue reading)
Minnesota Pork Act Delegates
Written on 28 Feb, 2012 at 7:49 in Minnesota Swine News | Comments
2012 Advicement 1 KEY RESULT AREA: Industry Relations SUBMITTED BY: Minnesota SUBJECT MATTER: PQA Plus Improvements 2012 Advicement 2 KEY RESULT AREA: Industry Relations SUBMITTED BY: NPB SUBJECT MATTER: Pork Production Standards 2012 Advicement 3 KEY RESULT AREA: Industry... (Continue reading)
Gestation crate controversy heats up in Waterloo Iowa
Written on 28 Feb, 2012 at 7:43 in Featured Iowa Swine News | Comments
A major shift is under way regarding swine care, which could eventually impact local pork producers and consumers. Two weeks ago McDonald’s announced it will require its U.S. pork suppliers to outline plans to phase out gestation crates — 2-by-7... (Continue reading)
Indiana lawmakers back penalties over lawsuits against farms
Written on 28 Feb, 2012 at 7:34 in Indiana Swine News | Comments
Indiana judges would be required to penalize anyone they decide has filed a frivolous lawsuit against a livestock farm under a proposal endorsed Wednesday by a state Senate committee. Environmentalists maintain that the measure would have a “chilling effect” on... (Continue reading)
Alberta Pork Monthly Pricing Report- February 2012
Written on 21 Feb, 2012 at 7:49 in Canada West Technical Articles | Comments
Prepared by Phoenix AgriTec Inc. January marked a sign of recovery for both the futures and cash markets as industry participants returned from the holiday’s with optimism that the hog complex would push higher into the spring, as it historically... (Continue reading)
The Increase in Prevalence of a new strain of Swine Influenza in Ontario,Dr. Zvonimir Poljak Univeristy of Guelph
Written on 21 Feb, 2012 at 7:36 in Canada East Swine Commentaries | Comments
R.M. Friendship1, C.E. Dewey1, Z. Poljak1, S. Carman2, and B. McNab3. Department of Population Medicine1, Animal Health Laboratory2, University of Guelph, Guelph Ontario N1G2W1, and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs3 Corresponding author: 519 824-4120 ext 54022,email rfriends@uoguelph.ca.... (Continue reading)
The Estimation of Maternal and Individual Heterosis in Yorkshire, Large White, and Hampshire Swine and Their Crosses
Written on 15 Feb, 2012 at 7:58 in Ohio Swine Technical Articles | Comments
M. J. Barhorst K. M. Irvin1 S. J. Moeller S. M. Neal The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences 1 For more information, contact at: The Ohio State University, 110F Animal Science Building, 2029 Fyffe Rd., Columbus, OH 43210;... (Continue reading)
Ag leaders from Neraska honored at banquet
Written on 15 Feb, 2012 at 7:29 in Nebraska Swine News | Comments
Members of the agricultural community were honored at the Rural Recognition Banquet. Held Monday evening at Platte County Agricultural Park, the 44th annual event recognized those who have had an impact on farming. Chosen by the Agribusiness Committee of the... (Continue reading)
Farm Kid” Lessons, By: Kristin Witte
Written on 15 Feb, 2012 at 7:16 in Nebraska Swine Commentaries | Comments
By: Kristin Witte Farm kids, we come from small towns where we made our own fun, knew everyone we graduated with, and didn’t have to worry about stop lights. I have always been called a farm kid and never really... (Continue reading)
Honouring a friend and colleagues memory, with a fitting tribute and fundraiser, from Laurie Brandly
Written on 9 Feb, 2012 at 14:02 in Canada West Swine Commentaries | Comments
Myself, along with the board of directors of the Alberta Pork Congress are excited to share with you the details of the upcoming Bruce Winkler Memorial Silent Auction. Bruce Winkler was friend, supplier and colleague to many in the hog... (Continue reading)
TASTE OF ELEGANCE Winning Chefs and Recipes
Written on 31 Jan, 2012 at 14:20 in Featured Minnesota Swine News | Comments
Click here to view the 2012 Taste of Elegance recipe book (pdf) To order a hard copy, please email name and address to mnpork@mnpork.com or call (507) 345-8814. 2012 Taste of Elegance Sponsors Tyson Fresh Foods Gislason & Hunter, LLP... (Continue reading)
No Limits to the Value of an Agriculture Degree
Written on 31 Jan, 2012 at 14:15 in Iowa Swine News | Comments
Given the outstanding enrollment and job placement experience in our respective colleges, it was a surprise when three of the five majors “highlighted” in a recent Yahoo Education article by Terrence Loose entitled “College Majors that are Useless” were programs... (Continue reading)
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